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    Cameron Green is run out by England's Brydon Carse. Photo: Reuters

    Ashes: Chaotic start in front of record MCG crowd

    Australia finished marginally on top at the end of a chaotic opening day of the fourth Ashes test, after an extraordinary 20 wickets fell in front of a record MCG crowd.

    Steel players among awardees

    Kate Heffernan, pictured in action during the test series against Eng land, has been named Silver...

    Steel players among awardees

    Steel players Kate Heffernan and Khanye-Lii Munro-Nonoa were among the winners at the 2025 New Zealand Netball Awards.

    Otago defender in test squad

    Kane Russell. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Otago defender in test squad

    Otago defender Kane Russell will boost the Black Sticks for the important series against Japan in Hamilton next year.

    Sydney-Hobart forecast calmer than last year

    Sydney-Hobart forecast calmer than last year

    The Sydney to Hobart’s race briefing began with a minute’s silence for the two sailors who died in last year’s event, and ended with indications the fatal conditions will not repeat.

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    Love of Panthers gift from mum

    Nathan Cleary (right) of the Panthers poses with the Provan-Summons Trophy alongside his father...

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    Love of Panthers gift from mum

    ODT sports editor Hayden Meikle explains why he is not a Warriors fan.

    Richardson recalled as Australia favour all-pace attack

    Jhye Richardson of Australia bowls during an Australia nets session at the Melbourne Cricket...

    Richardson recalled as Australia favour all-pace attack

    Pace ace Jhye Richardson is set to play his first test in more than four years as Australia look to hit England with a barrage of pace.

    In front early

    PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    In front early

    New Zealand darts representative Jonny Tata (left) in action during his world championship match against Englishman Ryan Meikle at the Alexandra Palace, London, on Wednesday. Tata shot to a 2-0 lead...

    World sports photos of the year

    Japan’s Nanoha Kida competes in wushu (Chinese martial arts) at the World Games in Chengdu, China...

    World sports photos of the year

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    Archer injured, Pope dropped for Boxing Day test

    Ollie Pope, whose 46 in Perth remains his highest score in six Ashes innings on this tour, paid...

    Archer injured, Pope dropped for Boxing Day test

    A side strain has ended England fast bowler Jofra Archer's Ashes campaign, while the beleaguered tourists dropped batter Ollie Pope for the Boxing Day test against Australia.

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    Duffy’s year with NZ — ‘It’s been an awesome ride’

    Jacob Duffy. Photo: Getty Images

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    Duffy’s year with NZ — ‘It’s been an awesome ride’

    Jacob Duffy is fast becoming a cult hero.

    Black Sticks squad for Dunedin tournament named

    Olivia Shannon. Photo: Getty Images

    Black Sticks squad for Dunedin tournament named

    The Black Sticks are ready for their summer of hockey.

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    Southern youth squad to play in Spain finalised

    Mosgiel set what is believed to be a premier league record when it beat Northern 20-0. Photo:...

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    Southern youth squad to play in Spain finalised

    Eighteen southern youngsters are about three months away from the trip of a lifetime.

    Stokes concerned for England players' welfare

    England's Ben Stokes answers questions during a news conference in Melbourne ahead of the fourth...

    Stokes concerned for England players' welfare

    An emotional England captain Ben Stokes says the mental well-being of his players is his main priority heading into the last two matches of the Ashes series.

    Lennox gets maiden call-up

    Photo: ODT files.

    Lennox gets maiden call-up

    Central Districts left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox has earned his maiden call-up for the Black Caps.

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    What could be final lash of Super Smash

    Sparks wicketkeeper-batter Polly Inglis slashes at the ball during a Super Smash game against the...

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    What could be final lash of Super Smash

    The domestic T20 competitions will get under way on Boxing Day when Northern Districts host Auckland in back-to-back men’s and women’s games at Seddon Park.

    Murphy in for Lyon, Ashes over for Cummins

    Todd Murphy playing for Victoria in the  Sheffield Shield in October. Photo: Getty Images

    Murphy in for Lyon, Ashes over for Cummins

    Spinner Todd Murphy has been called into the Australia squad in place of Nathan Lyon for the fourth Ashes test, while captain Pat Cummins is out for the rest of the series due to a back issue.

    Ostberg ‘can’t wait to come back’

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    Ostberg ‘can’t wait to come back’

    Another world championship event winner has signed up to compete in the Otago Rally.

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    Two ‘ODT’ Southern Mile heats to be run

    Photo: ODT files

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    Two ‘ODT’ Southern Mile heats to be run

    Henley, Burgie, The Grey Goose and Maximus Augustus have something in common.

    Tomasina’s victory just the tonic for injured owner

    Tomasina wins the Tapanui Cup at Gore on Sunday. PHOTO: MONICA TORETTO

    Tomasina’s victory just the tonic for injured owner

    Tomasina's victory in the Tapanui Cup at Gore on Sunday could not have come at a better time for owner Stanley Jones.

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    Family time is the winner at Christmas

    Otago golfer Ben Patston hopes to be in a celebratory mood when the New Zealand interprovincial...

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    Family time is the winner at Christmas

    Otago sports figures will be far and wide this Christmas - but they'll all be dreaming of happiness and success in 2026. The ODT sports department asks some of them three questions.
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